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‘Star Wars Sanctuary: A Bad Batch Novel’ by Lamar Giles Book Review

For three seasons, Star Wars: The Bad Batch detailed the end of the Clone Wars and the rise of the Empire from its very beginning through the eyes of Clone Force 99. The ragtag group of clones, each one genetically different, ended up as a family on the run from the Empire. They picked up a few strays across the way,

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‘The Official Wednesday Cookbook’ by Mari Mancusi with Recipes by Jarrett Melendez Book Review

The Addams family has held a special place in pop culture for over sixty years now. The crazy, kooky family has starred in various TV shows, cartoons, and movies. The latest take on the family is Wednesday on Netflix. The show focuses on the titular character as she deals with a new school, new friends, and a murderous monster in the

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‘Star Wars The High Republic: Trials of the Jedi’ by Charles Soule Book Review

The High Republic has been a huge part of many areas of Star Wars for the past 4 years. First teased in 2020 under the guise of “Project Luiminos”, The High Republic would then start with the amazing Light of the Jedi in early 2021, bringing us into the world of Star Wars over 200 years before the Skywalker Saga. Since

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‘Star Wars The Acolyte: Wayseeker’ by Justina Ireland Book Review

Despite its cancellation after just one season, The Acolyte is still present in the wider galaxy of Star Wars, at least in the realms of publishing. There is plenty to come for fans of the show and its characters, such as the Art of book, a visual dictionary, a young adult book featuring Yord and Jecki, and, of course, the latest

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‘Emily Wilde’s Compendium of Lost Tales’ by Heather Fawcett Book Review

Emily Wilde is back in an all-new tale from Heather Fawcett, Emily Wilde’s Compendium of Lost Tales! In the third book of the series, Wendell’s Faerie realm is quickly dying and Emily may be the only one who can figure out how to save it. But is the cure worse than the sickness this time?  [Warning: light spoilers for this story below! Note:

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‘Breaking the Dark’ by Lisa Jewell (A Marvel Crime Novel) Book Review

Jessica Jones is sinking fast. Wallowing in pity and self-doubt, she’s turned from a hero to a drunk who can’t even keep up with basic hygiene. But then she gets a wake-up call and a new case, and that starts to turn her around. A mother of twin teenagers shares a strange story with Jessica. Her kids spent the summer in

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‘Star Wars: Tempest Breaker’ by Cavan Scott Audio Drama Review

I have to admit that I normally don’t listen to audiobooks. I usually prefer to have the book in front of me and let my brain do the talking. However, with one of my favorite franchises, Star Wars, delving ever more into audiobooks and audio dramas, I find myself checking them out and being in awe of their immersion and use

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‘What If… Marc Spector Was Host to Venom?’ by Mike Chen Book Review

If you’re familiar with Moon Knight then you know how many voices he has speaking simultaneously in his head…if you’re not, then let me give you an idea. Marc Spector (aka Moon Knight) has Dissociative identity disorder and has two alters – Steven Grant and Jake Lockley. But there’s another voice in his head, the Egyptian God Khonshu who grants him

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‘The Vampire of Kings Street’ by Asha Greyling Book Review

Radhika Dhingra is desperate for clients in Asha Greyling’s The Vampire of Kings Street. It isn’t easy for a female lawyer to find work, especially one that looks like her. So when the vampire appeared at her door asking for help, she decides that beggars can’t be choosers and lets him in. And so begins a wild few days that will

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